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DPS arrests man who fled scene of deadly accident

2 months ago By Jimmy Galvan

With use of the flock license plate recognition system, authorities were able to locate a man wanted after fleeing a deadly accident in Austin County March 31. Gerardo Mauricio Guzman Sagastume, 26, of Springfield, Virginia, was arrested and charged with failure to stop and render aid-death According to Department of Public Safety Sergeant Stephen Woodard, troopers were dispatched to a fatal accident on State Highway 36 near Frazer Road in Austin County.

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AARP Texas warns: Fraud is no joke for older Texans

2 months ago By News Staff

HOUSTON — While April Fool’s Day is known for pranks, AARP Texas is warning that fraud targeting Texans, especially older adults, is anything but a joke. New data from the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center shows Texans reported about $1.35 billion in fraud losses last year, placing Texas among the hardest-hit states in the nation.

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Pair indicted on ponzi scheme

2 months ago By News Staff

Christian Kranenberg and Sebastian Silea were indicted by a McLennan County grand jury on March 19, on charges of misapplication of fiduciary property and money laundering in connection with an alleged Ponzi scheme operated through their company, KS Cartel, LLC.

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Paxton announces new appointments to Senior Leadership Team

2 months ago By News Staff

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced new appointments to his senior leadership team. Rob Farquharson will serve as Deputy Attorney General for Legal Strategy.

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DPS graduates 122 new Texas state troopers

2 months ago By News Staff

AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) welcomed 122 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from Recruit Class C-2025 during a graduation ceremony at Austin Ridge Bible Church. This is the department’s 180th graduating class.

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Sparklight opens spring 2026 charitable giving fund applications to support local nonprofits across 24 states

2 months ago By News Staff

Sparklight, a leading high-speed internet provider, is now accepting applications for its Spring 2026 Charitable Giving Fund. Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Sparklight’s 24-state service areas are invited to apply for funding from April 1ı30.

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Texas Veterans Commission awards $150,000 grant to Hope for the Warriors to support Texas military families

2 months ago By News Staff

The Texas Veterans Commission recently awarded Hope For The Warriors (HOPE) a $150,000 one-year grant. The grant supports HOPE’s programs operational costs with the overarching goal to support post 9/11 service members, veterans and their families in Texas who face critical and limited financial needs.

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Ray named executive director of the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board

2 months ago By News Staff

The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kendria Ray as the agency’s new Executive Director, effective June 1. In January 2026, Rex Isom announced his retirement, closing a career spanning over 38 years with TSSWCB, including 23 years as Executive Director.

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Abbott, TANEO boost advanced nuclear construction

2 months ago By News Staff

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office (TANEO) opened applications to increase advanced nuclear construction, strengthen nuclear manufacturing capacity, and lead America’s nuclear renaissance in the state of Texas.

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Abbott touts legislative wins, highlights success of Texas energy industry at TIPRO

2 months ago By News Staff

HOUSTON — Governor Greg Abbott delivered remarks emphasizing the critical role the oil and gas industry plays in making our state an economic powerhouse at the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) 80th Annual Convention.

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